123: "My love for the arts far outweighed my fears." Storytelling, being the eldest of seven siblings, and living her best life in her 40s and 50s with Bles Chavez-Bernstein

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123: "My love for the arts far outweighed my fears." Storytelling, being the eldest of seven siblings, and living her best life in her 40s and 50s with Bles Chavez-Bernstein

This conversation is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MWlxEo72qnw

The Singing Poet, Author, and Soprano Bles Chavez-Bernstein was born a storyteller. Today, she has a memoir titled, In The Typhoon's Eye, and a collection of poems titled, Without Rhyme. She addresses honorifics, shares the sacrifices she made being the eldest of seven siblings, her first time arriving to Miami Beach in the 1970s, how her amazing social life began in her 40s, and much more.

Connect with Bles

• http://www.blessingingpoet.com/
• Instagram @blessingingpoet
• Facebook @blessoprano
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bles-chavez-bernstein-b2400b19/

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